OH HB134

Requires the Ohio Attorney General to adopt rules mandating peace officer training on de-escalation techniques, implicit bias, procedural justice, mental health issues, and first aid within one year of the bill's effective date.

Specifies that new officers must complete training within 15 months of employment, while existing officers must complete training by a date set by the Attorney General, with annual continuing education required in all five subject areas.

Mandates minimum 40 hours of initial training and requires law enforcement agencies to adopt written policies affirming officers' affirmative duty to use de-escalation techniques whenever possible.

Requires the Attorney General to provide annual information to officers about available mental health resources and support, and mandates consultation with community stakeholders including advocacy groups for persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, communities of color, immigrants, and youth.

Appropriates $28,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Law Enforcement Assistance Fund in fiscal year 2022 to reimburse law enforcement agencies for training costs.